One way that can help co-parents better get along is for them to create a contract with one another about how they will engage in their co-parenting relationship together. The contract can include how they will communicate with one another (method of communication, amount of communication, etc); visitation with the child, what each of the […]
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Didn’t I already take this class? The differences between Custody Ed and SFT.
Many counties require caregivers pursuing custody litigation to take a custody education class. These classes tend to teach parents about their children’s reactions to loss and separation, as well as conflict management and communication skills. Parents who have completed their custody education may wonder why they are being ordered to yet another service. However, Specialized […]

14 Tips to Give Your Co-Parenting Counseling Clients
When helping co-parents have better parenting relationships after separation and divorce, therapists often see their clients caught in the same pitfalls again and again. As a therapist helping co-parents, you may see clients who are caught up in the past romantic relationship or struggle with black and white thinking. Clients who are court-ordered for Specialized […]